Description

(+/-)-2 3-Dichloro-α-Methyl- CAS NO 39226-94-3 is a versatile chiral building block and intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the presence of reactive chlorinated and methylated sites on a prochiral center, enabling the stereoselective construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it serves as a precursor for active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and cardiovascular drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate in the synthesis of specialty polymers and liquid crystals where specific stereochemistry is required.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling reactions and stereochemistry investigations.

Basic Information

Product Name	(+/-)-2 3-Dichloro-α-Methyl- CAS NO 39226-94-3
CAS No.	39226-94-3
Molecular Formula	C4H6Cl2
Molecular Weight	125.00 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dichloro-2-methylpropene; 1,2-Dichloro-2-methylpropene; 2-Methyl-2,3-dichloropropene; 2,3-Dichloro-2-methyl-1-propene; 2-Methyl-2,3-dichloro-1-propene; Dichloroisobutylene; (RS)-2,3-Dichloro-2-methylpropene
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Quality Control

Our production of (+/-)-2 3-Dichloro-α-Methyl- CAS NO 39226-94-3 adheres to stringent in-process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Every lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, GC-MS, and NMR to confirm identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers. Due to its reactivity, it should be handled and stored under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Dichloro Isomers (GC)	≤ 2.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.